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H12 MLB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,602 mi
Last recorded178,602 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 MLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 178,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 167,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 165,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 159,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 159,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 141,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.02 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.58 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has some cuts on the inner sidewall

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,547 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover fitter underside of car

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,155 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,804 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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H12 MLB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H12 MLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H12 MLB registered?

H12 MLB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is H12 MLB safe to buy?

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